This was an opportunity to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime historic event, have dinner and share an evening with friends and aviation enthusiasts, in a military hangar. The Mk IX Spitfire that began construction in Comox was flown in for the occasion and Wing Commander (Ret’d) James (Stocky) Edwards, CC, DFC & Bar, DFM, MiD, CD, was the guest of honour. This event also marked the start of the Stocky Edwards Legacy Trust, a fund intended to assist young Canadians in the pursuit of their dreams of a career in aviation.

This past Monday (06/08/2018), on BC Day, the Y2K Spitfire took to the air for a triumphant series of passes over Goose Spit and the Comox Marina. Much to the delight of the vendors, entertainers, and members of the public enjoying themselves at the Filberg Festival and Nautical Days.

Stocky welcomed Dave Hadfield to the valley on Tuesday, July 31st when the Y2K Spitfire landed at 19 Wing in Comox. You can watch a quick video of the event here. Pilot Dave Hadfield flew the Spitfire said it is a wonderful airplane to fly. “When you talk to...

The return of the Y2K Spitfire to Comox finalises the many years of work and dedication to preserve and restore this iconic aircraft by volunteers and aviation enthusiasts here and across Canada. During her reconstruction from 2000 to 2012, the Spitfire was...

On August the 7th from 2PM to 4 PM, one day before the big gala banquet celebrating the return of the Y2K Spitfire at 19 Wing, join Brenda & Layne, the owners of 40 Knots Winery, for a meet and greet at their lush vineyards on Anderton Road. They will be hosting W/C Stocky Edwards & Toni Edwards and the pilot of the Y2K Spitfire, Dave Hadfield and his wife Robin. All guests of the Gala Banquet and interested members of the public are welcome to this once-in-a-lifetime event.

Many thanks to our friends at Comox Nautical Days for adding us to their full schedule of events, and for the write-up below. Y2K Spitfire Aerial Demonstration & Fly-by - 5PM Making a triumphant return to the Comox Valley, the F/L Arnold Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX...

The iconic Mark IX Spitfire aircraft Y2K, whose reconstruction was started in Comox, BC in 2000, is returning to the Valley in August 2018 for a celebration event. Following an historic journey across Canada, a gala banquet, in honor of Wing Commander (ret’d) Stocky...

The iconic Mark IX Spitfire aircraft Y2K, whose reconstruction was started in Comox, BC in 2000, is returning to the Valley in August 2018 for a celebration event. Following an historic journey across Canada, a gala banquet, in honor of Wing Commander (ret’d) Stocky...

About the Gala Banquet on August 8th 2018Tickets Tickets for the banquet must be purchased in advance through the links provided on this site. Tickets are $125 per person. This price incorporates some table wine and gifts, excess revenue will go directly to the Legacy...

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This past Monday (06/08/2018), on BC Day, the Y2K Spitfire took to the air for a triumphant series of passes over Goose Spit and the Comox Marina. Much to the delight of the vendors, entertainers, and members of the public enjoying themselves at the Filberg Festival and Nautical Days.

Stocky welcomed Dave Hadfield to the valley on Tuesday, July 31st when the Y2K Spitfire landed at 19 Wing in Comox. You can watch a quick video of the event here. Pilot Dave Hadfield flew the Spitfire said it is a wonderful airplane to fly. “When you talk to...

The return of the Y2K Spitfire to Comox finalises the many years of work and dedication to preserve and restore this iconic aircraft by volunteers and aviation enthusiasts here and across Canada. During her reconstruction from 2000 to 2012, the Spitfire was...

On August the 7th from 2PM to 4 PM, one day before the big gala banquet celebrating the return of the Y2K Spitfire at 19 Wing, join Brenda & Layne, the owners of 40 Knots Winery, for a meet and greet at their lush vineyards on Anderton Road. They will be hosting W/C Stocky Edwards & Toni Edwards and the pilot of the Y2K Spitfire, Dave Hadfield and his wife Robin. All guests of the Gala Banquet and interested members of the public are welcome to this once-in-a-lifetime event.